SHINING A LIGHT ON GEN X
The '“latch-key kids” are all grown up and leading our workforce,
We have work to do in preparing our workforce for continued economic growth
Recent economic forecasts point to the need for continued workforce priorities.
The Digital Skills Gap Affects All Employers
Virtually all jobs require digital skills, but these skills are often lacking in our workforce.
Embracing ‘Gen z’ in the workplace
How do “Gen Z’ workers in Greater Cincinnati see their jobs and what do they want from their employers? Learn more in this blog.
NKY Offers Exciting Careers in Advanced Manufacturing
Northern Kentucky offers exciting careers in advanced manufacturing.
Affordable housing is our region’s big challenge
Affordable housing is one of our top priorities for continued workforce development and economic growth.
Talking about substance abuse is the first step in prevention
Talk about substance abuse with your children during Red Ribbon Week, October 23-31.
Top 5 career aptitudes for our young people revealed…
Employers and educators shared ideas about using student aptitudes in career exploration opportunities at the YouScience Summit on October 1, hosted by NKY Works and NaviGo.
The case for hiring our immigrants…
Hiring immigrants takes some extra work but can result in a dedicated, loyal workforce eager to advance the company's mission and profitability.
Hiring based on aptitudes supports recruitment success & worker satisfaction
Aptitude assessments can help students better understand themselves as they consider career pathways for their future.
Where will we find our new talent?
Talent attraction is a critical workforce need in Northern Kentucky. This blog explores some options for short-term solutions.
Use data to tell your story
At our recent Partner for Success workshop, the NK Workforce Investment Board took a deep dive into the importance of data in workforce development. Learn more about resources available through BE NKY Growth Partnership and KYStats in this blog post.
Investing in communication skills makes good financial sense
In today’s tight labor market, retaining workers is of paramount importance. In last week’s Employer Best Practices Focus Area meeting, we heard that frontline workers want more communication with their leaders. Other studies confirm this, including:
A recent survey of 1,000 frontline workers found that 66% were satisfied with the level of communication they have with their employers. However, there was a large discrepancy between managers (74.2%) and non-managers (57.8%). This means that almost half of all frontline workers in non-managerial roles are not happy with the amount of communication they receive. (https://www.workvivo.com/blog/internal-comms-for-frontline-workers-guide/)